The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gas rose by 13 cents over the past week to $3.31 as of this morning, according the AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report. Over the past two weeks, gas has now risen 15 cents per gallon. Today’s average is 18 cents higher than it was one month ago but is still six cents lower compared to a year ago. Baton Rouge’s average price remains just below the state average of $3.34 (also up 13 cents on the week), which is also lower than the national average of $3.52 (up 3 cents on the week). You can check out the complete AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report here for gas price information from every state and major metro area in the country. Meanwhile, while oil prices were falling in trading this morning after weeks of strong gains. The Associated Press reports that analysts are warning trading could be choppy as the week progresses amid growing tensions in the Middle East.
Baton Rouge gas prices spike
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